Grafton Group is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join a dedicated team serving around 6,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of a core business function - while contributing to the wider employee experience across the Group.
What you’ll be doing:
Payroll Administration (Approx. 50% of role):
* Oversee the end-to-end processing of a small portfolio of monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
* Liaise with internal departments and external payroll providers to gather, validate, and submit payroll data in a timely manner.
* Review and reconcile payroll reports, addressing any discrepancies or anomalies.
* Assist with year-end payroll activities, including P60 and P11D preparation and distribution.
* Respond to payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner.
Benefits Administration (Approx. 50% of role):
* Provide day-to-day administrative support for the company’s benefits platform, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.
* Support the enrolment and renewal processes for employee benefits such as private medical insurance and health cash plans.
* Act as a point of contact for benefit-related queries from employees, escalating more complex issues to the Reward Manager.
* Maintain up-to-date records and ensure accurate reporting for all employee benefits.
* Assist with communications related to reward and benefits initiatives, including onboarding materials and policy updates.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
● Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.
● Familiarity with employee benefits administration is highly desirable.
● Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
● Excellent organisational and time management skills.
● Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); experience with payroll systems and benefits platforms is a plus.
Desirable:
* Working towards CIPD or CIPP qualifications would be advantageous but not essential.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above.
What we offer:
● Salary up to £28,000and bonus structure
● Hybrid working: 3 days in our Wythall office, 2 days from home
● 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
● Pension contribution matching scheme
● Health cash plan and life assurance (3x salary)
● Enhanced family leave policies
● Access to our internal employee benefits platform with retail discounts and perks
● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Why Join Grafton Group?
As a leading distributor of building materials and home improvement products,Grafton Groupoperates across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We have a proud heritage and a reputation for innovation, quality, and service. Our brands are household names in their sectors, and our people are the foundation of our continued success.
Working with us means joining a values-led, supportive business that offers real scope forinfluence and impact. We invest in our people, encourage team collaboration, and actively champion continuous improvement. You’ll join a stable, growing company where your expertise will be valued, and your voice heard.
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